Tag: urban farming
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Almanac II
2021 was an insane year to create, publish, and distribute a book about urban farming to a niche audience. But then again, is there a “normal” year to choose to create an almanac in this day and age? It turned out to be an insanely gratifying project that created new friendships, raised hundreds of dollars…
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Why I’m writing an almanac
Traditionally, a farmer’s almanac contained data and resources for agricultural purposes. The book contained weather pattern predictions, tips on what to grow when, as well as timely information about improvements in agricultural technology. Growing up, I would run to the Scholastic book fair in my elementary school’s library to order the books I had circled…
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field trips #001: SOW
During one of the hottest weekends of the summer, I found myself driving up the 5 freeway to Arleta with my mask and thermos filled with ice water ready to go. I found myself in a residential community just a half mile away from the freeway exit. Nestled in the corner of the neighborhood, SOW…
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Community Garden Profile: Sustain Our World
Hi there! I recently had the privilege to (virtually) meet the brilliant, all-female team behind Sustain Our World, a community garden program in the Valley that has turned into so much more than just green urban space in the Covid Era. The lovely ladies of SOW took some time to chat with me about their…
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We must tend to our garden….
…or so the Voltaire quote goes. Kind of. I’m sure something may have been lost in translation. While this quote refers to tending to one’s “garden” in a philosophical sense in response to all the hardship and suffering that exists in the world, I don’t think the philosophy perfectly fits our world’s current pandemic. I…
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Green Summer Recap
Hi! I took a break from shegrowscities so I could focus on summer school, travel, and some good ol’ fashioned self care in the form of baking, yoga, and spending time with friends. Grad school is back in session, so I wanted to check in to share what I learned about urban farming, local food…
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Exploring Urban Farming: Tanaka Farms
Over the long weekend, I had the chance to check out an urban farm in Irvine, just a short drive from my hometown in La Mirada. We arrived early in the morning to beat the crowd for the Strawberry Festival at Tanaka Farms, which is a multi-generational family run farm and produce stand open to…